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Dealer wants £300 to replace lost key - what's the alternative?

I have lost the only key to my volvo v70 - the dealer wants £300+ for replacement. Are there alternatives?

Asked on 11 May 2015 by docmel

Answered by Honest John

Links to keys and locksmiths in this directory:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/useful-websites/specialists/

The first two on the list apparently give very good, very fast and very cheap service.

Auto Key Specialists Ltd., 948A Gt. West Rd, Brentford London Middx TW8 9ES T: 0203 490 6001 Email: fobkeys@hotmail.co.uk also do a good job. Reader saved £56 on Dealer price for same key.

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